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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,077.05, 34,687.83 and 15,229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,077.05, 34,687.83 and 15,229.99 is: 22,892.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,077.05 : 34,687.83 = 15,229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,077.05/34,687.83 = 15,229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,077.05x = 34,687.83 × 15,229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,077.05x = 528,295,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,295,217.30/23,077.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.67

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